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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,028.51, 270,601.90 and 132,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,028.51, 270,601.90 and 132,452.42 is: 182,840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,028.51 : 270,601.90 = 132,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,028.51/270,601.90 = 132,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,028.51x = 270,601.90 × 132,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,028.51x = 35,841,874,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,874,827.46/196,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,840.12

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